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Thursday, April 29, 2010

This morning we're going to take a look inside Metalicious! This shop grows steadily, and every time we visit there are new designs to check out. This jewelry artisan loves to work in metal, with just a few gemstones in some pieces to add a bit of color. Her designs are usually made in silver; the sparkling white metal puts an emphasis on her urban and sculptural designs in a very natural manner, allowing the eye to appreciate the appearance of her fabulous handcrafted jewelry instead of focusing on the materials used to create it.
The Wrought Sterling Ring shown in the featured photo is a great example of this. It would be easy to imagine this piece cast in yellow gold, with small rubies or other gemstones set into the spaces around the center. Instead, the ring is a wonderful, flowing sterling silver piece that pleases the eye and allows the beautiful design to take center stage - exactly as it should. Sometimes less IS more; this is one of those pieces that just stands out from the crowd!
This metalsmith's shop is arranged in collections, or design lines. She has several distinct lines; each has a completely different look. The first is the Modern Rock Collection ... a very imaginative, playful collection that definitely makes a fashion statement! From across a room, these pieces appear to be set with sparkling gemstones. Look more closely and you'll see they're actually highly polished, sparkling faceted metal "jewels"!
The collection started with the Original Modern Rock Ring in Silver, a simple band with a huge cast sterling silver round brilliant diamond shape "stone" mounted to the top - like an engagement ring. This proved to be a very popular design, and the collection grew.
Now you can shop at Metalicious for variations of this line - the Modern Rock Sterling Ascher cut Ring, the Mini Modern Rock Ring in Sterling - with a smaller "gem", and the eye-popping Modern Rock XL Oval Bling Ring in sterling silver. These "stones" are even available in plated yellow gold and rose gold finishes on select pieces. It doesn't stop there ...
The Modern Rock Round Brilliant Necklace was a natural extension of this line. It is simply gorgeous; there are other pieces you should see, like the Modern Rock Sterling Love Studs, made with faceted hearts. The guys will want these Modern Rock Emerald cufflinks in sterling silver!
I love the Bubbles Collection. Every design in this line is fantastic. Looking at these pieces can remind you of a simpler time in your life; when you played with soap bubbles for fun! The pretty Foam Necklace and the Champagne necklace in sterling and blue topaz are amazing; you'll get compliments every time you wear them! The Bubble studs are very cool; if you prefer dangles, you'll love the Handmade Goddess earrings in sterling silver!
The new line at Metalicious is the Metropolis Collection. This artisan lives in New York City, and it seems fairly obvious where she found the inspiration for this attractive line of architectural jewelry. The collection just has a few rings in it so far, but I imagine it will grow ...
The METROPOLIS mini skyline trio in sterling, 14k pink and 14k yellow gold is a set of three stacking rings in different color metals for a striking visual effect. Because the three rings are separate they can be worn in a different order, which changes the style. They're fabulous!
Want a bigger skyline? Add the Metropolis Duo Skyscraper sterling silver stack rings! Because they can be worn together, you'll have even more choices for a unique, urban look ...
The star of the collection is the Metropolis sterling silver blue sapphire stack, size 7 set. At this time, this is the only size listed. The set is made up of four rings, and one of them is set with beautiful blue sapphires. They can be worn separately, but look amazing worn together!
There are many other things to see at Metalicious. When you explore this shop be sure to visit the earrings section, the neckwear gallery, the rings collection and the bracelets category! Be sure to add this store to your favorites, because you'll want to shop here often!

Sunday, April 25, 2010

CoolJewelry JR is a great place to find beautiful handmade jewelry. This shop features a full menu of bracelets, earrings and necklaces. You'll also find other items like pendants and anklets.
This jewelry artisan likes to make very eclectic pieces.
Creating a mix of colors and textures, she makes fabulous, fun to wear jewelry like the bracelet shown at left. The handmade Cathedral Bracelet in the photo was made with blue kyanite, copper, lampwork beads, jade, crystal, and Czech windowpane glass - and the mix of components works beautifully together!

You might like this Eye Catcher Bracelet made with plum and mustard colored mookaite, Czech glass, Swarovski crystal, pewter findings and a silver tone beaded slider - its gorgeous!
I also like the Merry Bracelet! Its a multicolor bracelet made with copper, silver, pewter, glass and onyx. Like a beautiful party on your wrist, the Merry Bracelet could easily become a favorite!
The handmade Amour Hoop Earrings would make anyone who loves the colors of silver and turquoise very happy. They're made with silver tone French charms that say ... amour! The charms are accented with turquoise color Swarovski crystal, and they're finished with sterling silver earwires. Very pretty and unique earrings!
Check out the handcrafted Playful dangle earrings, made from speckled aqua Czech glass rondelles, copper beads, spacers and ear wires with wirewrapped amber glass briolette dangles. Or maybe the pretty handmade Cranapple earrings, made with cranberry Lucite, bronze Czech glass and sterling silver ear wires would be the perfect color for you ...
The Desert Morn earrings were made with neutral shades of czech glass, and feature square beads that look like they could come from desert scenes. The glass is accented with silver beads and they're on sterling ear wires. These are great - they'll go with almost anything you wear!
This pretty silver and copper huge link wrapped handmade necklace is amazing. The chain is made with copper and silver plated links; art glass beads and a brass birds nest bead. Its a very unusual, bold necklace that would be great worn with a fabulous dress!

And the playful Shoe Shopping Necklace is another great casual piece! It features a red shoe and a shopping bag that proclaims "I love to shop!" ... just a fun to wear piece ...

Stop by and spend some time at CoolJewelryJR today! You'll love this shop ...

There really is a lot of great jewelry here, but if you don't find what you want ... check out this artist's original shop ... cooljewelrydesign.etsy.com!

Elizabeth Holmes-deForest is the creative jewelry artisan at Foret, and she creates some of the most beautiful handmade gemstone jewelry you'll see anywhere! This prolific artisan has a great sense of style and her handcrafted jewelry is truly fabulous. Most of her pieces are earrings, bracelets and necklaces, all made with top quality gems like turquoise, amethyst, garnet and a lot more.
This shop is a great place to spend some time in; you'll want to see everything in it! There are just so many beautiful pieces here its best to start on page one and work your way through the collection.
The first piece I want to mention is this Genuine Turquoise Button Heishi and Sterling Silver Necklace. Most people picture tiny beads when they think of heishi but this piece is made with incredibly large, chunky rough cut pieces that make this necklace a bold fashion statement piece. The color of this turquoise heishi is a fabulous vivid blue with just enough matrix to make it interesting. Accented with gorgeous silver beads, its finished with an unusual double heart clasp. I love it and I think you will too!
You'll need earrings to wear with it, and Foret has Your Favorite Turquoise and Sterling Silver Earrings just waiting for you! Made with the same turquoise and silver beads, they're a great match!
If you like black and white as much as I do, you'll love these Black and White and Slinky Earrings! They're made with carved and dyed bone, black onyx and African opal with sterling silver metal components. Fashionable, very stylish and affordable, they're an excellent choice!
Foret's Special Peridot and Pearl Earrings are a wonderful combination of sterling silver, peacock green pearls and smooth, almost oval shaped peridot nugget beads. The color of the peridot is a pure, gorgeous green ... this is a very pretty combination you'll love to wear!
If you like pearls combined with gemstones, you MUST see this Freshwater Pearl and Gemstone Rope Necklace! A truly versatile piece, it can be worn with anything in your wardrobe. The variety of gemstone colors is just amazing, and the peacock green color of the pearls is a great match. This beautiful necklace is made with a 14k gold filled hook and eye clasp ... extraordinary!
Color plays an important role in gemstone jewelry, and the Amethyst and Peridot Necklace has plenty of it for you to show off! This is an unbelieveble color combination - the rich purple hue of the amethyst and the cool green peridot just look so natural together. This luxurious necklace is destined to be a favorite piece for a very fashion conscious woman ... finished with 14k gold filled beads and clasp, this is a very special and beautiful necklace indeed!
Red is a favorite color for many women, and if you're one of them you'll want to see these fantastic Ruby and Rhodolite Garnet Earrings. Luxe 8mm ruby beads are complimented by sparkling faceted raspberry-red rhodolite garnet and gleaming sterling silver for a very hot and romantic look. These are simply stunning!
Elizabeth's Black and White Party Earrings are a gorgeous basic style that are a classic, stylish design. They really are perfect for a formal party; the lustrous stick pearls are snow white with a fantastic sheen that you can't miss, even on your monitor. Combined with jet black faceted onyx beads and glittering sterling silver, they have a really luxurious appearance. Every woman should have a pair of earrings like these!
I chose the vivid Apple Green Chrysophrase and Silver Earrings as the featured item today because they are a lovely example of the quality you'll find at Foret. The pure green color of the chrysoprase hand faceted nuggets is breathtaking! Combined with the antique finish silver beads, these have a look that cannot be duplicated - they truly are special!
There is just so much more to see at Foret. Stop by and browse this shop, and be sure to add it to your favorites. Elizabeth is always listing new designs, and you'll want to check them out! And if you love jewelry with a metaphysical connection, be sure to visit her Divine Designs shop!

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

We're wandering through EndlessBounty Jewelry Designs today! This shop is home to Rene, a very experienced jewelry designer who has been making and selling her pretty handmade jewelry creations for 15 years. These designs are made with a lot of gemstones and art glass, so color plays an important role in these bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
Visit the categories in this shop or just browse; either way, you'll find fabulous jewelry! In the Wedding Collection you'll see jewelry featuring a lot of pearls, like the lovely On The Half Shell - Akoya Pearl Wrap Bracelet. This wrap bracelet is made with coiled memory wire, 6mm champagne color Akoya pearls and Venetian Glass beads. Perfect for a wedding, it could be yours for just $50.00! The Royal Flush Japanese Cultured Pearl Bracelet is made in a similar way - but with sterling silver memory wire, 8 - 9mm Japanese freshwater pearls in a pretty mauve color and sparkling AB Swarovski crystal round beads. This gorgeous bracelet is only $60.00!
Click into the Natural Stones section for your choice of three dozen beautiful pieces made with colorful gemstone beads. If you like wrap style bracelets, you'll love the featured Pow Wow - Turquoise Gemstone Wrap Bracelet shown in the picture above! This fantastic wrap bracelet is a convenient and comfortable piece - easy to put on or take off, and is a nice wide bracelet that will impress anyone who loves turquoise. The genuine turquoise stones are accented with black glass beads for contrast; they look great and match the natural black matrix in the turquoise. This bracelet could be wrapped around your wrist for the unbelievably low price of just $50.00!
If you prefer a darker blue color, the Azzura - Large Lapis Gemstone Wrap could be your choice! This fabulous wrap bracelet features deep blue Lapis Lazuli nuggets spaced with Bali style silver floral accents. This fantastic wide gemstone bracelet will arrive with a lovely pair of lapis and turquoise earrings as a free bonus!
If you wear a lot of earth tones - browns and greens - the Coco Pebbles - Chocolate Jasper Gemstone Wrap or the Spring Moss - Moss Agate Gemstone Wrap are great choices.
The Everyday Fabulous section is exactly what it sounds like ... you'll see fabulous jewelry in here to wear everyday! The Icey Moon - Teal Murano Glass Earrings are a beautiful pair of dangles made with seafoam and teal colored Murano Glass beads. Priced at only $18.00 they're very affordable and a great value. The fashionable Arctic Ice - Large Wire Hoop Earrings were made with pretty sea foam color Murano disc beads, pink faceted Swarovski crystal and silver star spacers ... you could be wearing these beautiful earrings for only $20.00!
Of course ... there is much more. Be sure to visit the Exclusive category to see fantastic pieces like the Aura - Sterling Silver Turquoise Gemstone Bracelet, and don't miss Paulie's Corner, where you'll find this artisan's Bead Tree sculptures, inspired by her son!
So spend a few minutes exploring EndlessBounty today. You're going to love this cool shop!

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Early Saturday ... and I'm taking a quiet look at Dashery Jewelry! This artisan is a talented metalworker, bead artist and chainmaille maker. This is going to be a quick look, because there are just 20 items in her shop at the moment ... but I'll spotlight a few ...
Lorian has a beautiful Sterling Silver Queen Chain Maille Square Mail Plus Size Bracelet with Toggle Clasp in her shop that shows her skills at making chainmaille. This bracelet is made with rings in a way that is very similar to the Byzantine style, so if you like that design you'll probably like this one also. This is a plus - sized bracelet, but I'm sure she would be more than happy to make one just for you to fit!
A well-rounded jewelry maker, this artisan has great wire wrapping skills and a great eye for design. The pretty Striped Circles Agate and Silver Bracelet is made with beautiful striped agate coin beads, each carefully wrapped to form a link. The links have been assembled to produce this lovely bracelet. It truly is a beauty!
The Midnight Velvet Crystal and Silver Earrings feature deep faceted blue glass coin beads suspended from sterling silver bar and link chain. These are well made earrings you'll want to wear often! If you like them and want a matching necklace, the Midnight Velvet Crystal and Silver Necklace is a fabulous piece you'll love ...
I chose the featured necklace because its so familiar ... yet you might look at it and say ... I know I've seen that, but ... what is it? Its an eyebrow! Very different and without a doubt an art piece, the Raise an Eyebrow Copper Pendant was made of copper sheet ... and it hangs on copper cable chain. An interesting piece that would be a great conversation starter!
I can't mention every piece in this post because there won't be any surprises for you to find on your own when you visit. So take a few minutes today to check out Dashery Jewelry!

Friday, April 2, 2010

We're browsing through cserpent Designs this morning! This designer has been offering her handmade jewelry on Etsy for a while now, and she's developed a really nice line of items. Most of the designs in her shop are in the Earrings gallery, so that's the first category we'll visit.
You'll see lots of gemstone beads and lampwork glass in these pretty earrings ... this artisan has a great eye for color and she loves to feature these bold looking beads prominently in her work!
These Charoite and Sterling Silver Earrings are a perfect example of her gemstone bead earrings. Susan combined the charoite beads with bright sterling silver spacers and ear wires to create this lovely pair of gemstone earrings! Charoite is a purple and black stone that goes very nicely with silver and these earrings will look great with casual or business wear. They could be yours for just $23.00!
Little Black Dress is a great pair of earrings to wear for a more formal or dressy occasion! You'll love the elegant look of these black agate, rutilated quartz and sterling silver earrings. The black agate drops are flattened teardrops, and they're accented with clusters of rutilated quartz rondelles. This jewelry maker designed spiral ear wires just for this pair of earrings! They're truly OOAK and at $42.00 they're a great value!
The lampwork and art glass earrings in this shop are gorgeous. The pretty Blue Sparkle Earrings feature furnace glass, Swarovski crystals and gold filled component parts. The furnace beads have a blue core with golden swirls, and they're coated with a clear glass layer that gives them a beautiful sparkle! All of the metal parts are gold filled, and they're only $21.00!
Check out the colorful Purple Lantern Earrings! Made with Greek ceramic beads, they've got an awesome iridescent finish. Accented with purple Swarovski crystals for sparkle and finished with sterling silver component parts, they could be your new favorite - for only $16.00!
The gorgeous Raku Rainbow Earrings are shown in the photo above. These fantastic artisan made beauties feature black lampwork beads with a colorful Raku finish. They're accented with sparkly faceted purple beads and made with sterling silver ear wires - at only $25.00!
There are almost two dozen bracelets and watches to choose from in this shop. The fabulous Hot Wired Bracelet features gorgeous furnace glass beads with stripes of hot pink, black and gold. They're combined with lampwork glass discs and Bali silver beads. The bracelet was skillfully wire-wrapped by this artisan and finished with a silver toggle. Its a steal at the low $78.00 price!
The Burgundy Blues Bracelet is a pretty piece made with Kazuri ceramic, agate and sterling silver tubes, beads and toggle. This colorful bracelet is only $41.00 ...
There is a lot more to explore in this wonderful artisan's shop. You'll enjoy browsing through the Bookmarks, Pens and Crocs Dangle Charms, the Necklace, Lanyard and Pendant gallery and the Keychains and Cell Phone Leashes. So visit cserpentDesigns today ... this is a really cool shop!